Map Representation Quiz

Maps are a ______ representation of the earth.

• flat

• spherical

• cylindrical

• triangular

Globes are a ______ representation of the earth.

• round

• truer

• flat

• abstract

• symbolic

General Purpose maps show a wide range of information about an ______.

• area

• animal

• vehicle

• building

_________________ show physical features on the earth’s surface.

• Political boundaries

• Climate zones

• Population density

• Physical features

____________________ show the boundaries of countries, continents, states.

• Political maps show the boundaries of countries, continents, states.

• Political maps show the climate zones of different regions.

• Political maps show the population density of areas.

• Political maps show the natural resources of a region.

______ is a measurement on a map that shows distance between points.

• Scale

• Legend

• Compass

• Grid

______ is an explanation of the symbols on a map.

• Legend

• Scale

• Compass

______ is a directional marker on a map.

• Compass rose

• Scale

• Legend

• Grid lines

______ are North, South, East, West.

• Cardinal directions

• Primary colors

• Seasons

• Continents

______ are Northeast, Northwest, Southeast, Southwest.

• Intermediate directions

• Primary colors

• Cardinal directions

• Geometric shapes